Electrical Engineering Services

BERGRIVIER MUNICIPALITY

Bergrivier Municipality ensures the wellbeing of all communities within the Bergrivier region through economic growth, social wellbeing, community

involvement and effective management within a safe and healthy environment.

Bergrivier Municipality with its head office in Piketberg and approximately an hour's drive from Cape Town currently has the following vacancy and awaits
**apply.)

VACANCY
**INTERNAL & EXTERNAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED

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MANAGER:
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES (PIKETBERG)



DIRECTORATE:
TECHNICAL SERVICES



REF:
TD5/621/PB

Qualifications:
A relevant BEng or BSc (Eng) engineering degree and eligibility for registration as Pr Eng; plus, a GCC /
Pr Cert Eng;
or

• GCC (Electrical) obtained through other recognized routes
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Applications)
  Experience:Eight (8) years or more relevant experience
  Requirements:Code B Driver's license  Proficiency in at least 2 of the official languages of the Western Cape (Afrikaans/English/isiXhosa read, write & speak) Good management, supervision, human relations, interpersonal and communication skills  Ability to give attention to

detail  High level of responsibility Ability to work under pressure  Ability to deal with conflict situations  Must be physically fit and able
- bodied  Must perform standby duties  Compliance with the relevant Minimum Competency levels as prescribed in Government Gazette
dated 15 June 2007 as amended (or attainment of the minimum competencies within a period of 18 months from date of
- appointment)
Job Purpose: Ensure the provisioning of the following core functions to ensure accountable, sustainable and effective electrical
engineering services in line with the IDP, relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, master plans, Spatial Development Framework and

strategic management practices:
Distribution of electricity

Maintenance of electricity distribution networks

Maintenance of street lights

Third party contracting:
Metering ect.

Key Performance Areas:
Strategically visionalise, plan, manage, organize, analyses and control the continuous provision of electrical
financial management processes to ensure and promote sound financial management practices and procedures  Participate and contribute
in the corporate performance management system (PMS), to ensure that the Department performs up to standards and expectations 
Participate and contribute in the municipality's IDP processes to ensure alignment of the department's KPI's and the needs of the
community  Ensure consistent compliance with national, provincial and municipal legislation as well as municipal policies applicable to or
affecting the department/ service delivery  Manage and exercise control over employees assigned to the department to promote a culture
of proper service delivery  Participate in the corporate risk management process to minimize/ avoid risks within the Department  Managing
electrical engineering related service-delivery activities undertaken by or on behalf of the department including electricity supply, street
lighting and electrical pump maintenance to promote proper service delivery  Information and knowledge management  Asset
management  Program and project management  Communication and civic engagement  Customer relations management  Act as
Director Technical Services in his/ her absence on a rotation basis and discharge the responsibilities assigned to the post for the duration of
the acting  Any other related duty as requested by the supervisor.

The competency level for this position is a level 4 as stipulated in Annexure A of the Municipal Staff Regulations, Government Notice R890,
as promulgated in Government Gazette 45181, dated 20 September 2021 and comprises of the following competencies.

Functional Public Service Orientation Management / Leadership

Core Professional Competencies Personal Competencies

Competencies Competencies Competencies
PlanningDesignInterpersonalAction and outcomeImpact and influence

Organisational awarenessProject management Relationships orientationTeam orientation

Attention to detailConstructionCommunicationResilienceDirection setting

Operation andService deliveryChange readinessCoaching and mentoring

maintenance orientationCognitive ability

Learning orientation

Accountability and

ethical conduct

Salary:
R per annum (T17 of a Category 3 Local Authority)
plus Car allowance

Date of acceptance:01 June 2023 or as soon as possible

Enquiries:
Mr D van Turha at

**GENERAL: •A service bonus equivalent to one month's salary, where applicable, will be payable and be supplemented by the normal benefits

• The Municipality is an equal opportunity employer and respects the conditions of the Employment Equity Act, preference will be
• The Municipality

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